# Project Manager (+2 years)

## TL;DR
* Experience managing software projects
* +2 years of experience
* Fluent in English (both speaking and writing)
* Background as an engineer/developer is a plus

## About us
Unagi is a software development company that turns ideas into extraordinary digital experiences. The company was founded with a people-first mindset, so we strive hard to create a remote, fun, high-growth work environment in which ambitious people can thrive.

We work with startups from all around the world, mostly in the USA, helping them build sustainable products and healthy cultures that last forever.

## Culture
The co-founders started Unagi after they realized that most companies weren't getting the most out of the advantages this industry had. The two main pain points were:

- When companies grow, people become a number/resource
- Remote work wasn't the default option

That's when they decided to found Unagi, with these values defining how we approach our work every single day:

- Work should be fun
- Simplicity always wins
- Do the right thing even when no one’s watching
- Feedback is a gift
- There is a world outside our jobs

Although we have an office in La Plata (Argentina), we are a remote company. Yes, **you are free to work when and where you want!**

## Diversity
We have a lot to learn yet but we are proud that our team is 50% female and 50% male. We are committed to maintaining the diversity of gender, ethnicity, and thinking in our team as we scale.

## The role, in a nutshell
We are looking for a **project manager** to work together with designers and engineers to shape work and manage one or more projects.

We are not a traditional software company. Our PMs are a mix between a traditional project manager and a software analyst. That's why we expect you to have a basic understanding of software concepts (ideally some background as an engineer/developer). This is because you will be interacting with the stakeholders to [shape up](https://basecamp.com/shapeup/1.1-chapter-02) what needs to be done. We realized that having this background makes a huge impact.

This may sound like a lot, but you won't be working alone. You will be supported by your team to ensure things run smoothly and deadlines are met. Raising your hand to say "I don't know about this" and detecting when to bring them on board will be part of your responsibility.

We work with clients from different timezones so we promote **asynchronous methodologies** and expect you to embrace them. Although not exactly the same, we follow Basecamp's Shape Up methodologies so be ready **to write a lot**.

## What you’ll do at Unagi
* Talk to clients and team members to, collaboratively, [shape up the work to be done](https://basecamp.com/shapeup/1.1-chapter-02).
* Write [Pitches](https://basecamp.com/shapeup/1.5-chapter-06) and Kickoffs.
* Organize tasks, prioritize them and monitor deadlines.
* Celebrate self/team achievements.
* Learn from mistakes, detect improvements and suggest solutions to achieve them.
* Pay attention to the team signals and your own ones.
* Don't be ashamed of drawing on paper from time to time. The goal is to be understood and be sure we are all aligned: a simple paper drawing is more than enough.
* Work toward improving the PMs area and setting the standards.

## What we are looking for
* Proven experience managing software projects.
* A solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.
* Great communication skills in English (this helps immensely as a remote team).
* Love to write docs, guides, and blog posts.
* Do things right even when no one is watching.
* Give regular and honest feedback to your team and clients, and also receive it.
* Unafraid to communicate what’s working and what needs to change.
* A kind human who wants to build an extraordinary culture and always assumes good intentions.
* Someone who feels okay saying *I don't know*.
* Some basic UX skills are a big plus.

## The offer
- Work as an employee or contractor
- Part of your salary in USD
- UN-LI-MI-TED paid time off
- Paid internet
- English classes
- Coaching sessions
- Moving houses benefit
- Healthcare plan
- Equipment
- Training and workshops
- A purple unicorn 🦄. Well, we may have exaggerated there but trust us that it’s an all-in experience.

## Hiring Process
We understand that interviews can be tough and we want to see the best from all our candidates. That's why we put a lot of effort into the hiring process.

> **Spoiler**: there are no online coding challenges or any kind of crap that [only makes people nervous](https://i.imgur.com/o9swNPf.png).
> [name=Dr. Emmet Brown] [time=Sun, Jun 28, 2072 9:59 PM] [color=#22FFB9]

1. The first point of contact will be with our founders, usually through a virtual meeting or whatever makes you feel most comfortable. Here we will tell you about us and ask about your interests, experiences, and hobbies. *We may steal recommendations about good movies/books too.*
2. If we both feel a connection you will probably meet with our People Care Leader to check for your communication skills.
3. If some kind of technical interview is needed, we will prepare an asynchronous exercise and coordinate with you so you can solve it on your own, googling, and asking as many questions as you want. **This time will be paid 💸**, because nobody works for free at Unagi.
4. No matter what's the final decision, you will know from us. Whether is to send you an official proposal or to send you feedback. We all learn from these experiences so we want you to leave with something even if we don't get to work together.

## Still with doubts?
*If your experience is close to what you see listed here, but you don’t tick every box, please still consider applying. We here at Unagi recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and experience beyond just the technical requirements of the job.*

*Diversity of experience and passion for the tech industry as a whole are the keys to innovation and excellence; therefore, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require any additional accommodations during this recruitment process.*

*Feel free to reach out to [e-mail] to suggest improvements.*

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